Character Names Galore: Rollo

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Rollo

Meaning: (Famous Wolf, Latinized form of Roul, the old French form of Rolf. Rollo (or Rolf) the Ganger was an exiled Viking who, in the 10^th Century, became the first Duke of Normandy (c. 860-932). Variant of Roland used occasionally in continental Europe. It has been used as a given name in the English speaking world since the 19^th Century.)

Origin: (Latin, English, German)

Pronunciation: (RAHL-o, ROWLow)

Gender: Male

It’s the name of a character I read of in a book by Victoria Holt. I never understood the name it looks like the name of those Rolo caramel-chocolate candies. I saw this somewhere not long ago so I decided to add it to my blog. It does have strong meanings though.

1 comment:

UnknownJuly 17, 2013 at 5:12 AM
Rollo Beck is one of my absolute favourite boy names. I think it's so strong yet refined. Great choice.
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